Canadian Studies Students' Union (CANSSU)
CANSSU is run and operated entirely by students with the aim of creating social and academic opportunities for Canadian Studies students to meet outside the classroom environment.
Activities include regular pub nights and guest speaker showcases. Former speakers include actor Eric Peterson, writer Rick Salutin, hockey player and politician Ken Dryden and Professor Steve Penfold.
We are committed to building connections for our students, and we encourage you to get involved by joining the executive, coming to general meetings or attending events.
CANSSU Executive (2023-2024)
Cameron Miranda-Radbord - President
Year: 3rd
Programs: Double major in Canadian Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies
Favourite CDN Course: CDN221 - Culture and the Media in Canada
Student of Victoria College
Hi, I'm Cam! I love Canadian Studies because of the breadth of courses the program allows us to take - I'm particularly interested in Queerness in Canada. Outside CANSSU, I'm involved in VUSAC at Victoria College, the University Tribunal, and Hart House debate. I'm super psyched for the return of in-person events and to continue traditions like ImagiNATIONS and the Canadian Studies Conference.
Merveille Massamba - Treasurer
Year: 4th
Programs: Major in Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity, Double Minor in Canadian Studies and Philosophy
Favourite CDN course: CDN305 - Chinese Canadian Communities and Oral Histories
Student of Woodsworth College
Hi everyone! I’m Merveille (She/her) and I’m super excited to be a part of this great team! The CANSSU has great plans for the school year, and I hope that we can look forward to your involvement!
Cody Stipelman - Vice-President (Academic)
Year: 3rd
Programs: Major in History, Double Minor in Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies
Favourite CDN Course: CDN267 - Canada's Nationalisms
Student of Victoria College
Hey! My name is Cody, and I'm really excited to be this year's CANSSU Academic Vice President. Given the small size of the program, I hope to do what I can this schoolyear to facilitate more interaction between the department faculty and its students, enabling every Canadian Studies student to interact with their teachers and peers in a way you simply cannot get in many other programs.
I mostly split my time on campus between Vic, Robarts, Sidney Smith, and University College, so if you ever see me feel free to say hi, I'd love to talk about anything related to the program, and of course beyond as well. Looking forward to this year's student involvement!
Jonah Rosen - Director of Communications
Year: 2nd
Programs: Majors in Canadian Studies and Political Science
Favourite CDN Course: CDN267 - Canada's Nationalisms
Student of Victoria College
Varun Muruganandarajah - General Member Representative
Year: 5th
Programs: Major in Canadian Studies with a Double Minor in Political Science and Human Geography
Favorite CDN course: CDN340 - The History of Canadian-U.S. Relations
Student of University College
Max Ray-Ellis - Secretary
Year: 4th
Programs: Major in Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Double Minor in Canadian Studies and History
Favourite CDN Course: CDN221 – Culture and the Media in Canada
Student of University College
Callan Stewart - Vice-President (Social)
Year: 3rd
Programs: Public Policy and Economics
Favourite CDN course: CDN221 - Culture and the Media in Canada
Student of New College